What is it?

Do you own your single-family home? Do you have an electric water heater, electric heat or central air? Sign up for a free Home Energy House Call today! It’s an easy way to learn more about your house and save big on energy.

You sign up.

We come over.

You save.

This free in-home energy assessment, valued at $180, is designed to help you learn how your home uses energy and how you can save on your monthly bills. Our expert will check your home for air leaks, examine your insulation levels, check your appliances and more. Plus you’ll get a free energy efficiency starter kit, valued at $30, to help you start saving right away.

Your free Energy Efficiency Starter Kit includes Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs, an energy efficient showerhead, switch and outlet energy seals and more. If you want, the energy specialist can install some of the items while he’s there, so you can start saving energy right away.

One homeowner must be present during the Home Energy House Call. A trained energy specialist will visit your home, at your convenience, to conduct a thorough in-home analysis. The energy specialist will:

Analyze your total home energy usage.

Check your home for air leaks.

Examine your insulation levels.

Review your appliances and heating/cooling system.

Based on the information collected, our expert will give you a custom-tailored report detailing steps you can take to increase efficiency and lower your energy bill.

We’ll also give you a free Energy Efficiency Starter Kit that includes Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs, an energy efficient showerhead, switch and outlet energy seals and more. If you want, the energy specialist can install some of the items while he’s there, so you can start saving energy right away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I qualify for a free Home Energy House Call?

You qualify for a free Home Energy House Call if you:

Are a Duke Energy customer.

Own your single-family home and have lived there for at least four months.

Have an electric water heater and/or electric heat, or central air.

Are mobile homes eligible?

Mobile homes do not qualify. Due to such specific building specifications, there is little room for improvement.

What if I rent my home?

Rental properties do not qualify. Duke Energy prefers to work directly with home owners to avoid seeking the approval from a property owner who may not be interested in having any of the recommended energy efficient items installed at their apartment or house. Also, many customers only live in rental properties on a temporary basis, making it difficult to obtain your personalized electric usage and validate the cost savings on your personalized energy report.

Do I have to be at home when the expert comes over?

Yes. One homeowner must be present during the Home Energy House Call.

What happens during a Home Energy House Call?

A trained energy specialist will visit your home, at your convenience, to conduct a thorough in-home analysis. The expert will:

Analyze your total home energy usage.

Check your home for air leaks.

Examine your insulation levels.

Review your appliances and heating/cooling system.

Based on the information collected, our expert will give you a custom-tailored report detailing steps you can take to increase efficiency and lower your energy bill.

We’ll also give you a free energy efficiency starter kit, valued at $30.

What free stuff do I get?

Your free Energy Efficiency Starter Kit includes Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs, an energy efficient showerhead, switch and outlet energy seals and more. If you want, the energy specialist can install some of the items while he’s there, so you can start saving energy right away.

I saw a commercial where a group of singers came over, too. Will they be there?

Sorry, but no. One energy expert will come to your house.

Why does Duke Energy want to help me use less energy?

By 2030, demand for electricity in the United States is expected to grow by approximately 25 percent. In the past, utilities like Duke Energy would build new power plants to keep up with the rising demand for power.

But building new power plants is expensive, and each takes years to complete. Plus, new power plants can have a negative impact on our environment.

The cleanest, most efficient power plant is the one we never have to build. If we can help our customers save energy – and save money in the process – it can reduce the demand for new power plants. Watch this video to learn more.

Home Energy House Call is offered to Duke Energy customers for a limited time on a first-come, first-served basis. Duke Energy may terminate the program at any time without notice.